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An aircraft marshaller in a hi-vis jacket stands in the foreground and guides an aircraft along the runway

By Laura Cronin 20 Apr 2023 5 min read

What does an aircraft marshaller do?

What does an aircraft marshaller do? When an aircraft lands at an airport, it is the responsibility of the aircraft marshaller to guide the plane safely to its designated parking spot. Aircraft mar...

By RoxanneB 05 Jan 2022 2 min read

What it is like to be a B2 licensed aircraft engineer

Introducing Bilel We recently spoke to Bilel Babay a B2 licenced engineer, we asked why he chose to join the aviation industry, what his schedule is like and and key tips for aspiring aviation...

By Faizah Idris 29 Nov 2021 4 min read

Victor Florensa Ortin: How I became cabin crew

Introducing Victor We recently caught up with Victor Florenca Ortin, Learning & Development Executive – Trainer and former cabin crew about how he became cabin crew, his experience...

By Faizah Idris 25 Nov 2021 5 min read

Mason Powell: My journey to the flight deck

From bus to airbus Like a lot of young lads sat in the classroom at school, dreaming of a career as a racetrack driver, astronaut or multi-million-pound entrepreneur, I was sat looking up at...

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By DebbieH 13 Apr 2021 7 min read

What is it like to be an Aircraft Handler?

We recently caught up with aircraft handler, Rodney Kuimba, to discover more about his career so far, how he came to be an aircraft handler and his thoughts on the recent Covid crisis. How long...

By DebbieH 22 Aug 2019 6 min read

How to become a B2 Licensed Engineer

A B2 Licensed Engineer focuses on managing the necessary maintenance and repair checks concerned with the electrical systems and equipment on an aircraft. Under Part-66, the common European legal f...

By DebbieH 12 Aug 2019 5 min read

Flight engineer job description

A flight engineer is a vital team member in ensuring the safety of passengers and a fully working aircraft, engineers conduct crucial checks and testing before the aircraft is deemed worthy...

By DebbieH 05 Jul 2019 6 min read

Becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – What’s needed?

Aircraft maintenance engineers are responsible for the safety of planes and helicopters, without this vital work taking place behind the scenes, aircrafts would remain grounded. In such a...

By DebbieH 18 Feb 2019 6 min read

Airline Captain: Job Description

What does a Captain do? An airline captain has overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft and the safety of crew and passengers. They will be concerned wi...

By DebbieH 15 Nov 2017 5 min read

How to become a Helicopter Engineer

A helicopter engineer is responsible for the maintenance and repair of helicopters. These roles are usually based at airports or at flight service centres. You could work on helicopters used...

By DebbieH 13 Sep 2017 5 min read

Passenger Check-In Officer: Job Description

The first member of staff a passenger will come into contact with at the airport is often a check-in officer. These roles are therefore very important to airlines looking to promote a positi...

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